Grida Spora gli Ebrei [“About the Hebrews.”] Edict by Duchy of Modena
AUCTION 22 |
Tuesday, January 27th,
2004 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic Art Including Holy Land Maps, Illustrated Books, Photography and Graphic Art from The Collection of Daniel M. Friedenberg of Greenwich, Conn
Lot 107
(ITALIAN JUDAICA)
Grida Spora gli Ebrei [“About the Hebrews.”] Edict by Duchy of Modena
Modena: Francesco Gadaldino 1602
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,900
For many years the Jews of Modena enjoyed the protection of the House of Este, who ruled Modena as well as Ferrara. When in 1597, the Duchy of Ferrara became part of the Papal States, Modena remained under Este rule. The present edict, issued by Duke Alfonso, forbids Jews from employing in their homes Christian servants, male or female. About this time a similar edict was enforced in the Duchy of Mantua. The intent of these decrees was to strictly limit social intercourse between Jews and Christians. See S. Simonsohn, History of the Jews in the Duchy of Mantua (1977), pp. 127-130; EJ XII, col. 201